'16 | R9 | Sat | MAN 18-34 NQL | Brookvale

[some11]

'we got ambushed' has to be the stupidest phrase in Rugby League.

"13 guys just came out of nowhere! we thought this would be more like the 1909 Grand Final..."

 

[Rhino_NQ]

the loss of stewart could have been covered by chucking turbo at the back, losing both of them really makes it tough. Matt Wright to make his debut?

 

[Nice Beaver]

the loss of stewart could have been covered by chucking turbo at the back, losing both of them really makes it tough. Matt Wright to make his debut?

Yeah I think he comes in somewhere. Timely signing!

TB mentioned Walker as a fullback option, but I would think its crazy to make another positional change (ie. Walker form 5/8 to FB) when the backline will already be disrupted.

I think Williame to fullback with Wright in on the wing.

I'm still not sold on Stewart being out for this one either.....

 

[ceagle]

I think we will compete for a good portion of the game but the Cowboys will have too much fire power and I see them pulling away in the end.

 

[Jatz Crackers]

I see them pulling away in the end.

That's a bit harsh, calling them all wankers.

 

[Eaglestar]

Cowboys will be toooo good

 

[Jimmy-o]

Cows are specials. Put your house on them.

 

[catweasel]

Cowgirls lose due to choking & get ripped off by the refs at brookvale.

 

[GongPanther]

Cows by 16

 

[The Verdict]

Cowboys by 12-16. Will be close until the last 15 minutes.

 

[Sea_Eagles_Rock]

This will be over in the first 20. JT and others will get hooked once it is and will play with limited bench. Manly might get a try or 2 late. 36-10 roughly.

Backline is going to be interesting. This might force Walker to centre finally. Matai to FB. Lawrence or Api (50% chance of playing). Wright to wing. Matt Parcell is back at least. We could still challenge if DCE is in form. The only form he has shown since signing that $10m contract is a nice new suit. I hope he can get his game back together and live up to some of those inflated dollars he is earning. It isn't a lack of ability holding him back IMO.

 

[user_nat]

Walker at fullback? Cows got this.

 

[chigurh]

Walker at fullback? Cows got this.

At least he won't be putting up those nothing bombs all game long

 

[typicalfan]

How many times does the team receiving have to drop out lol.

 

[Jaegerex]

Commentators are on fire today. Drop out gets taken, Manly to get another set... their first set of the game.

 

[user_nat]

It's weird that a 20m tap is better than a penalty on your own line.

 

[typicalfan]

What was that? Never kick again Jake....ever.

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

God I f**king hate the 7 tackle rule. Who ever thought it was a good idea to punish halves who attempt to make a good kick only to cop it over a small bounce

 

[typicalfan]

One area DCE has been ok in this year is defense.

 

[GongPanther]

God I f**king hate the 7 tackle rule. Who ever thought it was a good idea to punish halves who attempt to make a good kick only to cop it over a small bounce

Cows tri.

P.S. Vossy...STFU when the bunker is speaking.